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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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